About General William Lenoir

I came across an interesting article regarding then Capt. William Lenoir and his Company at the Battle of King's Mountain. It is a short but interesting read and they cite the source as NC Archives, Peter Thompson Papers P.C. 1377.1 It is titled "List of Wm. Lenoir's Company King's Mountain" on Pages 3 & 4 at the following url: http://www.tntoarden.com/tree/ensor/KingsMtRoster2.html

BIOGRAPHY: The Lenoir Family

Lenoir City (first known as Lenoir's Station) was named for the patriarch of the Lenoir family, General William Lenoir, and was founded by his eldest son General William Ballard Lenoir. General Lenoir was born on May 8, 1751 in Brunswick County, VA and was the youngest son of Thomas and Mourning Lenoir. At age 8, the he moved with his family to Surry County, NC.

BIOGRAPHY: General Lenoir had an extensive military and political career. Prior to the Revolutionary War, he went out on numerous expeditions against the Indians. During the Revolutionary War, he first served as 1st Lieutenant under Colonel Cleveland and then voluteered as a private during a forced march to overtake Ferguson at King's Mountain. After the war in 1795, he became a General in North Carolina Militia. As a reward for his military service, North Carolina awarded him 5000 acres located along the bank of the Tennessee River. Unfortunately, he could not occupy his lands, because others claimed ownership of the land. Finally in 1809, after a lengthy court battle, all claims were resolved, and the courts determined that General Lenoir was legally entitled to the land. In September 1809, he deeded this land to his eldest son Major William Ballard Lenoir.

BIOGRAPHY: After finishing his military career, General Lenoir embarked on his political career. He served two years as a Clerk of Wilkes County, NC. He was appointed Justice of the Peace and later served in both branches of the legislature. During his last term in the Senate, he served as President of the Senate. Later, he became the first President of the Trustees of the University of North Carolina.

BIOGRAPHY: On May 1, 1833, he applied for a military pension for his Revolutionary War Services (Pension S7137). On May 6, 1839 he died.